How does one man consistently get it right in Earth’s most unpredictable political stage play? Meet Allan J. Lichtman, a historian with a seemingly magical Midas touch who has been…
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What’s Malaysia’s stance on the South China Sea? Latest remarks raise potential shift
by Long Nisayby Long NisayMalaysia‘s recent comments on the South China Sea – widely seen as closely aligned with Beijing’s – have raised concerns about Kuala Lumpur’s neutral foreign policy stance and how it may evolve…
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Putin’s Visit to Hanoi: Hardly a Challenge to Vietnam-US Strategic Partnership
Russian president Vladimir Putin’s visit to Hanoi earlier this week may have caused some consternation in the United States regarding Vietnam’s reliability as a security partner in Asia. Given Hanoi’s…
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European Union Sets Date for Start for Member Negotiations with Ukraine, Moldova
The European Union announced on Friday that it will begin accession negotiations with Ukraine and Moldova to join the 27-member political and economic bloc starting next week. All 27 members agreed to…
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Elon Musk launches SpaceX’s satellite internet service in Indonesia
Denpasar, Indonesia — Elon Musk and Indonesian Health Minister Budi Gunadi Sadikin launched SpaceX’s satellite internet service for the nation’s health sector on Sunday, aiming to improve access in remote parts of the sprawling…
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Is China Using Hungary as Its Bridgehead in Europe?
The primary purpose of Xi Jinping’s three-day visit to Hungary might be to ensure that Hungary can help China gain market share in the EU, as Beijing and Budapest prepare…
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In Tajikistan, discover the ruins of a once mighty Silk Road kingdom
by Xun Tianby Xun TianThe country’s most important archaeological find has been compared to Machu Picchu. Here’s how to see it At first glance, it doesn’t look like much, just a rectangular meadow in…
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Opinion: Cattle Bosses on the Outs in Abuja, Industrialists Are in
Northern Elders showing Buyer’s Remorse for Backing Tinubu in 2023 It seems unthinkable that the wealthy and powerful cattle-herding class could be on the margins of President Bola Tinubu’s ruling…
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EU Allocates More Than €1.8 Million for Democracy and Human Rights in Tajikistan
On April 17, the application process for grants from the Delegation of the European Union to Tajikistan for the Promotion of Democracy and Human Rights ends. An official announcement on…
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Moscow May Seize Private US Assets in Russia if US Seizes Frozen Reserves, Says Putin Ally
Russia may respond to any U.S. confiscation of its currency reserves frozen in the West by seizing the assets, including property and cash, of U.S. citizens and investors in Russia,…
